Mexico
Oaxaca
Oaxaca is Mexico's cultural and culinary heart — mole, mezcal, and colonial streets under blue skies.
Oaxaca is the soul of southern Mexico — a colonial city of churches and crafts, the land of seven moles, and the mezcal and Day of the Dead capital. Eat tlayudas, drink mezcal, visit Monte Albán's Zapotec ruins, and go in late October for the deepest cultural experience in the country.
How long
3–4 days
Practical
Currency
Mexican peso (MXN). Cards accepted; cash for markets.
Language
Spanish and Zapotec. English in tourist areas.
Getting around
Walk the center; colectivos to Monte Albán.
Budget range
Mex$800–1,800 per person per day at mid-range.
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